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Ben Henshall in action.

BasketballVideoCommentsPremiumCollege bound? Wildcats bracing for Henshall to leave for US

Perth Wildcats could lose star Ben Henshall to the US college system despite being ruled ineligible last year, and the Red Army should prepare for multiple players to chase the cash on offer in America.

Craig O'Donoghue

Patty Mills

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The West Australian exclusive
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Will Aussie icon play for Wildcats? Mills provides answer

The thought of Australian basketball icon Patty Mills returning to Australia to play for the Perth Wildcats has fans feeling extremely excited. So what are the chances of it happening?

Craig O'Donoghue

Elijah Pepper

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Pepper eyes off change in role after returning to Wildcats

Perth Wildcats star Elijah Pepper has committed to another two years with the club and he’s got his eyes on a new role which would see him become even more valuable into the future.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jesse Wagstaff will play again next season.

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Why I’m playing into my 40s: Wagstaff explains contract call

Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff just keeps defying his age and will play again next season despite turning 40 later this month. Wagstaff has now explained just how he keeps playing well.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats were knocked out in the semifinals.

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‘Clearly we have to address that’: Wildcats make roster vow

Perth Wildcats were knocked out in the NBL semifinals and they will now spend the off-season trying to fix one of the most glaring weaknesses in their roster.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton of the 36ers and Wes Iwundu of the Phoenix during game three.

NBLCommentsCotton clinic sends 36ers into NBL grand final

To chants of 'MVP', Bryce Cotton scored 38 points to steer the Adelaide 36ers past South East Melbourne and into their first grand final since 2018.

Steve Barrett

Perth Wildcats have been knocked out of the NBL finals.

BasketballCommentsWildcats eliminated as Kings sweep semifinal series

Another Perth Wildcats season has come to an end in the semifinals, with Sydney Kings notching a 14-point victory at RAC Arena to secure a clean sweep of their series.

Josh Kempton

Dylan Windler

BasketballCommentsPremiumWindler injury a savage blow as Cats lose semifinal thriller

Perth Wildcats suffered a heartbreaking loss to Sydney Kings on Wednesday night and they may have lost import Dylan Windler for the next game too after he suffered an injury during the final play.

Craig O'Donoghue

David Duke in action.

BasketballCommentsPremiumDavid Duke targets the “head of the snake” in Kings battle

Perth Wildcats star David Duke understand what his defensive assignment will be against Sydney Kings and he’s determined to cut off the head of the snake in the semifinal battle.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats are the only semfinalist without a dominant scorer this season.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats’ roster tactics get ultimate test during play-offs

Perth Wildcats are the only semfinalist without a dominant scorer this season, but that’s exactly how they wanted it to be when they signed their squad. Now they’ll find out if that gives them a finals edge.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jo Lual-Acuil

BasketballCommentsPremiumCandid JLA reveals inspiration behind match-winning effort

Perth Wildcats have won through to the semifinals after Jo Lual-Acuil produced a massive game against Melbourne United and he was extremely open about what led to his brilliance.

Craig O'Donoghue

David Duke.

BasketballCommentsPremiumTime for Duke to return to starting five? JR makes the call

Perth Wildcats struggled to handle the pressure South East Melbourne applied to ball handlers on Wednesday, so is it time to put David Duke back into the starting five? Coach John Rillie provides his answer.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats got thrashed.

BasketballCommentsPremiumGood old fashioned butt kicking: Cats coach pulls no punches

Perth Wildcats got blown off the court by South East Melbourne Phoenix on Wednesday night and coach John Rillie wasn’t about to give his players excuses for the way they performed on the finals stage.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats will face South East Melbourne Phoenix on Wednesday night.

BasketballCommentsPremiumGive him the ball! Wildcats urged to make star a priority

Perth Wildcats will play South East Melbourne Phoenix on Wednesday for the right to advance to the NBL semifinals and one expert has made it clear that their road to victory rests in one man’s hands.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx lost the grand final again.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPain is worse than 2024 but Lynx urged to keep chasing glory

Perth Lynx lost their third grand final in five years on Sunday and the players were left devastated as the came to terms with the defeat, but their coach had one clear message amid the heartache.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dylan Windler.

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Fears for Wildcats new training venue as progress stalls

It's been more than a year since the WA government pledged $16million for the Perth Wildcats to build a new training facility at Warwick Stadium, but nothing has progressed and the club is considering a move.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats will hold their MVP Ball on Saturday night.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHall of Famer tips first Wildcats’ MVP winner since Bryce

Perth Wildcats will crown a new MVP winner on Saturday night and it will be the first time since 2021 that it isn’t Bryce Cotton. The club’s newest Hall of Famer believes one star deserves the honour.

Craig O'Donoghue

Anneli Maley.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx coach comments on bizarre call that turned grand final

Perth Lynx lost game one of the WNBL grand final series to Townsville and the game swung after referees denied the Lynx a basket during the third term, and then overturned that call 25 minutes later.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx lost game one of the WNBL grand final series against Townsville.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx lose game one after crazy foul call turns grand final

Perth Lynx have lost the opening game of the WNBL grand final series by nine points, but the game swung wildlly after a controversial decision during the third term when the Lynx thought they’d tied the game

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx will play in the WNBL grand final.

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Blockbuster: Hutchy reveals decision which transformed Lynx

Perth Lynx will play in the WNBL grand final on Thursday but their epic season could have gone down a different path if not for a series of backroom decisions which finished with a call to go big or go home.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx co-captain Anneli Maley.

BasketballCommentsPremiumThird time lucky? Maley closes in on her basketball dream

Perth Lynx star Anneli Maley has been so close to a WNBL championship that she could almost taste it, and now she gets her third chance to achieve a lifelong dream.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Lynx star Han Xu.

BasketballCommentsPremiumA difference maker: Rival says Han Xu transforms Perth Lynx

Perth Lynx are chasing their first WNBL championship since 1992 and the man who coached Bendigo to last season’s title has declared star recruit Han Xu has totally transformed the way her team plays.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ben Henshall and Dylan Windler are expected to be available against Adelaide

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats make call over injured pair ahead of Cotton clash

All eyes were on Ben Henshall and Dylan Windler at Perth Wildcats training after they missed games last weekend due to injury and now coach John Rillie has provided the update on their fitness.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton.

BasketballCommentsWildcats import puts up his hand to take on Bryce Cotton

Perth Wildcats will confront former star Bryce Cotton again at home on Friday night and one of their biggest names has made it clear he would relish the chance to guard the five-time NBL MVP.

Craig O'Donoghue